Deconstruct Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm Versus The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid
Updated on October 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both lip moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Deconstruct Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm 27 ingredients
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Deconstruct Hyaluronic Acid Lip Balm 27 ingredients
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Lip Balm With Alpha Arbutin & Hyaluronic Acid 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soybean Glycerides
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Candelilla Cera, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cera Microcristallina, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ozokerite, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soybean Glycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Canola Oil
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Kojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Leaf
Skin ConditioningBeeswax, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Hydrogenated Raspberry Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Canola Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Kojic Dipalmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax contains aliphatic esters, diesters of cinnamic acid, myricyl cerotate, and small quantities of cerotic acid and myricyl alcohol.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has the highest melting point of all natural waxes and low solubility.
Copernicia Cerifera Wax has commonly been used in Brazilian Folk medicine.
Learn more about Copernicia Cerifera WaxHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.
Learn more about Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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